Author: Khusoko

The Board of Ecobank Kenya has announced the appointment of Mrs. Rebecca Mbithi as its new Managing Director, effective 9 February 2026, subject to regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Rebecca Mbithi succeeds Josephine Anan‑Ankomah, who has stepped down from the role to focus on her responsibilities as Regional Executive for Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa (CESA). Anan‑Ankomah remains a Group Executive at Ecobank and continues to oversee 17 of the bank’s 32 branches across Africa. Strategic Timing for Growth According to Ecobank Kenya, the leadership change comes at a time when the lender is firmly positioned…

Effective 1 April 2026, Absa has announced the appointment of Sitoyo Lopokoiyit as Chief Executive of Personal and Private Banking. A highly accomplished industry leader, Lopokoiyit brings extensive expertise in financial services, telecommunications, customer experience, and large-scale business transformation. His appointment underscores Absa’s commitment to delivering integrated, customer‑centric solutions across its Personal and Private Banking franchise, while also pursuing new growth opportunities. Proven Leadership in Fintech Lopokoiyit most recently served as Managing Director of M‑PESA Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom, where he spearheaded the strategy and expansion of Africa’s largest fintech platform. With more than 12 years…

Match days are always a highly-anticipated event in the football community. Team managers and the players under their banners prepare for many days to perform their absolute best not just to dominate the competition, but to entertain and give back to their fans the cheers as their offers of support.  Which is why it is also one of the most exciting days for a football fan. But to keep the excitement going, they also turn to football communities and media which will fuel discussions by looking for insightful opinions while also exchanging their own. To most football market audiences, mobile…

Cellulant named Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). The role unifies product strategy and technology execution under one office, strengthening the company’s focus on enterprise payment solutions and platform scale across Africa. A Decade of Contribution Muriuki joined Cellulant more than a decade ago as an implementation engineer when the company’s primary focus was mobile banking. Over the years, he has been central to Cellulant’s transformation into a comprehensive payments platform serving multiple sectors across the continent. Career Highlights Regional Integration: Consolidated M-PESA B2C integrations across Kenyan banks. Pan-African Expansion: Designed and scaled Ecobank’s mobile…

Khartoum International Airport has reopened to scheduled commercial flights for the first time in more than two years, a milestone as Sudan’s government reasserts control over the capital after prolonged conflict. On Sunday, a Sudan Airways flight, flight operated by an Airbus A320-214 aircraft from Port Sudan touched down in Khartoum, carrying dozens of passengers.  Significant moment! 🇸🇩 The first Sudan Airways flight from Port Sudan has landed in Khartoum with 160 passengers. Just 10 months ago, this airport was a battlefield and in ruins. Today, it marks hope and a step toward recovery of the capital. pic.twitter.com/Jm1Udqgj7X — AlMigdad…

Disputes are an inevitable feature of tax administration. Whether arising from assessments, audits, penalties, or procedural compliance, disagreements between taxpayers and the state are a natural consequence of tax systems. Traditionally, these disputes have been resolved through litigation, a process that is often adversarial, slow, costly, and uncertain for both parties. However, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has emerged as a critical pillar in contemporary tax administration across many jurisdictions, reflecting a broader shift away from a winner-take-it-all enforcement approach in how governments resolve disputes with citizens and businesses. Constitutional Foundation in Kenya In Kenya, the constitutional foundation for ADR lies…